Crisis In Sudan: Ways To Stay Informed And Help

Sudan is in crisis, and it is political.

It is about independence-freedom.

Through a peaceful revolution, the people of Sudan ousted Omar al-Bashir, dictator of over 30 years.

However, The Transitional Military Council (TMC) has conveyed a lack of investment in a peaceful transition to democracy and giving up power.

On June 3, 2019, they reportedly killed over hundred peaceful protesters in a crackdown against the opposition. At this time, the actual number of casualties remain unknown.

Social media has been critical to the revolution before, during, and after the crackdown.

Consequently, the military junta has shut down the internet. Numerous reports suggest the nation is at a 90% blackout.

This blackout is important to keep in mind, as the Sudanese state media and TMC seek to control the narrative about the Sudan Uprising and the opposition.

For individuals who desire to stand in solidarity with revolutionary people of Sudan, below is a 4 Part list (partial) of resources to get informed, stay informed and find out ways to help. Read and use at your own discretion.

I. Get Up to Speed & Help

A. Infographic about the peaceful protects and how to help:

B. Sudanese Professionals Association (Umbrella group of unions leading protests/opposition since December 2018)

1. SPA English website

2. June 4, 2019 Statement: Complete civil disobedience, and open political strike, to avoid chaos

3. June 13, 2019 Statement: Violations against those who participated in the civil disobedience

4. June 15, 2019 Statement: Forces of the Declaration of Freedom and Change

C. Master Document of Sudan Uprising

Compiled by Ladin Awad

Link to Sudan Uprising Master Document- Opens in Googledocs

Twitter access:

HI! heres an ongoing master doc i created around March, updated now w/ recent news concerning Sudan now, (i.e. massacres from June 3rd) meant to be super collaborative so pls share any missing relevant sources to me, [email protected] TY! #sudanuprising https://t.co/zisB96zWXG

— Ladin (@yaaaaladin) June 5, 2019

D. #SudanSyllabus

Razan Idris curated #SudanSyllabus with resources about Sudan. Includes information pertaining to Sudan uprising.

Link to the #SudanSyllabus Google document

Twitter access to #SudanSyllabus:

#SudanSyllabus is LIVE! Use the hashtag to react/suggest resources, and I'll add them onto the project. https://t.co/5CzSLlEiaT pic.twitter.com/Y4GSgTHuk5

— Razan Idris (@idris_razan) August 13, 2017